Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Seyðisfjörður is stuffed with 19th-century timber buildings, brought in kit form from Nor-
way; several of these have been transformed into cosy ateliers where local artisans work
on various projects. A quick loop around town will reveal half-a-dozen places to drop
some krónur, on art, handicrafts and knitwear. Also worth a look is the gallery space above
the Skaftfell cultural centre.
Bláa Kirkjan
CHURCH
The most prominent of Seyðisfjörður's timber buildings is the photogenic Blue Church.
On Wednesday evenings from July to mid-August, it's the setting for a popular series of
jazz, classical- and folk-music concerts (starting at 8.30pm; tickets Ikr2000); see the web-
site for the program. If you're leaving on the Thursday ferry, this is a lovely way to spend
your final night in Iceland.
Tækniminjasafn Austurlands
MUSEUM
Fri Jun-mid-Sep)
For insight into the town's fishing and telecommunications history, stop by this worthwhile
technical museum. It's housed in two buildings on Hafnargata: the impressive 1894 home
of Norwegian shipowner Otto Wathne (the old telegraph station), and a mechanical work-
shop from 1907.
Activities
Sundhöll Seyðisfjarðar
SWIMMING POOL, HOT-POT
Sat Jun-Aug, shorter hours Sep-May)
Seyðisfjörður's indoor pool has a sauna and hot-pots.
Stafdalur Ski Area
SKIING
From about December to May, there's downhill and cross-country skiing at Stafdalur, 9km
from Seyðisfjörður on the road to Egilsstaðir - contact the
tourist office
for details.